Zesar
Of unknown origin and meaning, potentially derived from Caesar.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Zesar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zesar today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zesar births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zesar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zesar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#13,215
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Zesar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zesar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zesar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zesar
The name Zesar is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "zesaru," meaning "wise one" or "sage." This suggests that the name was initially associated with wisdom and knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zesar can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BCE. These inscriptions mention a high-ranking priest or scholar named Zesar, who was revered for his extensive knowledge of astronomy and mathematics.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, there are references to a minor deity named Zesar, who was believed to be the patron of scribes and scholars. This deity was often depicted holding a stylus and clay tablet, symbolizing the importance of knowledge and learning.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire (circa 2350-2150 BCE), a notable figure named Zesar served as a high-ranking military commander under King Sargon the Great. Historical records suggest that Zesar played a crucial role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his strategic prowess.
In the 7th century BCE, a prominent scholar and philosopher named Zesar lived in the ancient city of Babylon. His writings on ethics, metaphysics, and the natural world were highly influential and widely studied by scholars of the time.
Another notable individual with the name Zesar was a skilled architect who lived in the city of Persepolis during the Achaemenid Persian Empire (550-330 BCE). He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several magnificent palaces and monuments, including the renowned Apadana Palace.
During the Islamic Golden Age (8th-13th century CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer named Zesar al-Khwarizmi made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and algorithms. His work laid the foundations for modern algebraic concepts and influenced the development of mathematics in the Western world.
It is worth noting that while the name Zesar has ancient roots and historical significance, it is not a commonly used name in modern times. However, its connection to wisdom, knowledge, and scholarly pursuits has endured throughout history, making it a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Zesar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zesar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zesar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zesar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zesar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Zesar a common name?
We classify Zesar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zesar most popular?
The single biggest year for Zesar was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zesar is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zesar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zesar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zesar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zesar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zesar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zesar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Zesar?
You can see how many people have the name Zesar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.